SC Bastia (Home)
- Since being appointed as SC Bastia’s head coach in November 2025, Ray has focused on tightening up his side defensively to keep them in the mix for survival, while Stéphane Dumont has set a clear identity for Troyes since coming to the club in August 2024.
- Bastia’s typical setup is a 4-2-3-1 or 4-4-2 with a low block, compactness and transitions rather than possession dominating their play, so this has the makings of a chess match in which the team which controls the wings will likely win.
- Bastia have won just two of their 11 home Ligue 2 games this season, drawing three and losing six.
- They have scored just seven goals in those 11 games and have failed to win each of their two most recent home games against Troyes.
ES Troyes AC (Away)
- Troyes lead Ligue 2 with 41 points from 22 games, Bastia have just 16 points from the same number of games, leaving them 18th.
- Troyes prefer a flexible three-at-the-back system with wing-backs, allowing them to overrun opponents with their width, proactive pressing, and vertical progression.
- Troyes have won three, drawn four, and lost three of their 10 Ligue 2 away games this term, scoring 1.00 goals per game on average and conceding exactly the same.
- They are currently in a slump with four straight defeats in all competitions.
Head-to-Head
ES Troyes AC have won both of their previous two head-to-head games, beating Bastia 2-0 on the road in the Coupe de France four weeks ago.
Key Players
- Bentayeb has been Troyes’ focal point in front of goal this season, scoring 10 times in 16 games, and he has netted two of their goals in the last five games.
- He will be their main goal threat on Monday against a compact and stubborn Bastia defence, and his form in front of goal should be enough to help them snag the win.
Betting Insights
- Bastia have drawn their two most recent games 0-0, so betting on under 2.5 goals at 1.57 looks a sure bet.
- The odds are slightly in Troyes’ favor at 2.35, with Bastia and a draw at 3.1, suggesting the hosts could get something from the game.
Prediction
Bastia have struggled at home, but we will take Troyes to edge a close one given the circumstances and their superior record against Monday’s hosts.
